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(SMC Communication: #58-2012)-III-Opportunities at SMC for Providers and Consumers and Families
Posted on 5/2/2012
Opportunities at Smoky Mountain Center for Providers!

SMC AlphaMCS Provider Portal Ongoing Training Information

Starting April 12, 2012, Smoky Mountain Center will begin offering AlphaMCS Provider Portal Training to provider staff on an ongoing basis. These trainings will be located in either the SMC Sylva office or the SMC Lenoir office. These locations have training rooms capable of seating 12 trainees and offer the capability of hands on training for provider staff. These trainings will be offered weekly, alternating between the SMC Sylva office and the SMC Lenoir office. The training schedule attached represents the training schedule that will be followed each month. SMC will continue to post communications periodically regarding our training opportunities.

Please see the attachment titled "SMC AlphaMCS Provider Portal Ongoing Training Information" for detailed information about dates, times, and registration.

Opportunities at Smoky Mountain Center for Consumers and Families!

Partners in Policymaking Advocacy Training Program - A free statewide program that develops leadership skills and trains advocates for people with disabilities to voice their views and influence policymakers is seeking applicants, and is set to begin in June. Partners in Policymaking is designed to better enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as parents of young children with such disabilities, to present their views on policies that affect them.

Presentations by national, state and local leaders combined with strong team building exercises are scheduled for the 2012 class, with an anticipated 20 members. The 2012 Partners program, with sessions in Raleigh, begins early in June, and applications must be received or postmarked by May 11. There is no cost to take part, and mileage and meeting expenses are reimbursed, but participants must commit to attending all sessions and completing class assignments.

For further information, contact Freida Moore at Advocacy Institute, Inc., 919-369-4569 or she may be e-mailed at partnersadmin@nccdd.org. Applications can be downloaded from www.ncpartnersinpolicymaking.com.

Smoky Mountain Center is asking for your help in identifying persons with disabilities (MH/IDD/SA) and family members who would be interested in working with SMC to provide feedback regarding the services in our communities. We are currently looking for people and family members who are interested in joining CFAC (Consumer and Family Advisory Committee). This is a great opportunity to assist in educating the LME about people with disabilities in regards to their needs and perspectives. If you or someone you know is interested or willing to participate, please email Brian Shuping at shupibri@smokymountaincenter.com.

Below are the current vacancies for CFAC per Region (updated 04/02/12)

Northern Region
Alleghany (2) MH/IDD/SA Family member
Avery (1) MH/IDD/SA Family member

Central Region
Alexander (1) - MH/SA consumer or family member

Western Region
Swain (1) - MH/IDD/SA consumer

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